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Faculty Opportunities

The School of Nursing is committed to sustaining an inclusive environment that embraces, celebrates, and benefits from the uniqueness of each of our community members. This commitment is based on our belief that the dignity of each human being is to be respected and nurtured. We value each individual’s unique attributes, behaviors and values, recognizing that each of us is influenced by our environment, social norms, cultural values, past experiences, religious beliefs, and life choices. Since we also believe that human beings exist in relation to one another, the emphasis on community building and celebration of differences serves to strengthen our ties to one another.

Through strategic leadership, the past few years have marked a time of unparalleled growth for the Duke University School of Nursing, particularly in its educational offerings. Two doctoral degree programs were established—a PhD program in 2006 and a DNP program in 2008—and recently the ABSN program's student enrollment was significantly increased. DUSON is at the forefront of nursing education, and the recruitment of outstanding individuals to its faculty is paramount to the continued fulfillment of the School's educational priorities and in its mission to advance nursing science and prepare future nursing leaders. We invite the best and brightest educators, practitioners and researchers to consider our faculty opportunities.

The School's Faculty Search Committee considers applications in light of a specific faculty opportunity. All applicants should reference the faculty opportunity (listed below) that she/he is interested in pursuing in their letter of interest.

Distinguished Professor
The Duke University School of Nursing (DUSON) invites applications from senior nurse scientists with a consistent history of federal funding over a sustained period of time demonstrating a well-established program of research. Successful candidates will have a PhD or DNSc and will be a highly accomplished federally-funded nurse researcher with evidence of strong potential for continued funding. Teaching contributions and research mentorship are expected as are continued research productivity and scholarly contributions. Eligible candidates must currently be at the rank of professor and eligible for appointment at the rank of tenured Distinguished Professor at Duke University. Read the full listing

VANAP‐GE Program Adult‐Gerontology Primary Care or Family Nurse Practitioner
The Duke University School of Nursing (DUSON) invites applications from doctorally‐prepared candidates for a full‐time faculty position with primary teaching responsibilities within the School’s Master of Science in Nursing program. Well‐qualified candidates will be certified as an Adult‐Gerontology Primary Care or Family Nurse Practitioner, clinically experienced, demonstrate a commitment to teaching and practice, and be eligible for approval to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in North Carolina. This faculty member will support a new Veterans Administration Nursing Academic Partnership in Graduate Education (VANAP‐GE) program which is being developed as a partnership between the Durham VA Medical Center and DUSON. This program will incorporate a veteran‐centric curriculum within the existing Adult/Gero Nurse Practitioner component of the MSN program and will also work with a faculty team to develop the curriculum and establish a post‐graduate Adult/Gero Primary Care Residency program. It is expected that the faculty member will teach in the Adult/Gero Nurse Practitioner and/or related components of the MSN program and will engage in NP clinical practice at the Durham VA Medical Center. Read the full listing